Is Jean-Claude Van Damme married? All about actors’ relationships amid the allegations of the Romanian trafficked victims

Criminal charges have been filed against Jean-Claude Van Damme in Romania on April 1, 2025, which alleged that he knowingly engaged in s*xual relations with five Romanian women who were victims of human trafficking, according to CNN affiliate Antena 3.

The report was filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) against the actor. The incident reportedly took place in Cannes, where the women were offered to the martial arts artist-turned-actor as a “gift” who were trafficked by a criminal group led by Romanian businessman and modeling agency owner, Morel Bolea, as per Page Six.

The alleged incident has brought attention to his past relationships and personal life. The 64-year-old actor is currently married to Gladys Portugues. They originally wed in 1987, divorced in 1992, and remarried in 1999, per Bright Side's report. The couple filed for their second divorce in 2015 but reconciled again.

“Divorcing before is not funny for the children, the people and parents... and even for the country. If people can stick together like in the old time it will make America strong.”

Jean Claude told the Daily Mail in 2015. The couple is still together, as no reports of their separation have emerged since then. What were his past relationships? Let us understand in depth.

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Exploring the past relationships of Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme is fondly remembered as a famous actor of the 80s and the 90s. He had a colorful past when it came to relationships. The actor reportedly got married five times in his life.

His first marriage was to Maria Rodriguez. She was a Venezuelan woman who met Jean-Claude when he was still establishing himself in the martial arts world. According to a report in Legit, the two tied the knot in 1980.

Later, Jean decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood. His marriage failed to survive and ended in 1984.

Jean Claude got married for the second time to Cynthia Derderian in 1985. Their marriage lasted just a year, just as Jean stepped into the world of acting. They divorced in 1986.

Jean-Claude then moved on in his life and tied the knot for the third time with Gladys Portugues in 1987. According to a report in Amo Mama, she is an ex-bodybuilder, fitness competitor, and actress.

The couple welcomed two children – a son named Kris in 1987 and a daughter, Bianca Brigitte, in 1990. Legit reported that news of an affair was the reason their marriage came to an end in 1992.

Jean-Claude's fourth marriage was to Darcy LaPier, a model, producer, and actress. The couple decided to tie the knot in a ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, on 3 February 1994. They welcomed a son named Nicolas Van Varenberg in 1995. During this time, reports emerged that he had an affair with Kylie Minogue while filming Street Fighter, which led to his divorce in 1997.

After his divorce, Jean Claude started spending time with Gladys once again, and they reconciled and remarried in 1999. Reportedly, the couple has remained together since then.